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Congratulations to Emma Smith, Camille Brule, Madelyn Holthouse, Kadin Peterman, Erin Riley, and Grace Dively 2020 TAPPI Scholarship Winners

By Kristin Dixon posted 18 days ago
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Emma Smith University of Maine Engineering Division Charles B. Tibbits Memorial Scholarship Emma Smith is a junior at the University of Maine. She is studying Chemical Engineering with the intent to obtain a certificate in Pulp and Paper Management. She is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, a certification which she obtained through the University of Maine in 2019. Emma is a member of UMaine’s TAPPI/PIMA chapter and is active with the university’s AIChE student chapter, even serving a term as the group’s vice president. In 2019, Emma planned, fundraised, and attended a two-week pulp and paper research expedition in Austria and Germany with 11 of ...
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We congratulate Madeline LaBouf for winning a #PaperandBoard Division scholarship.

By Kristin Dixon posted 01-13-2021
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We congratulate  Madeline LaBouf , a sophomore at  Miami University  for winning a  #PaperandBoard  Division scholarship. Madeline is majoring in  #Chemicalengineering  and minoring in  #PaperEngineering  and  #ProcessControl . In both the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 academic years, she was presented with the Tau Beta Pi "Top Ten in the College of Engineering" award. Madeline is involved as a member of  #TAPPI  and a running club. She is also a research assistant for one of her Paper Science professors. This summer, she was a Process Control Intern at  Domtar 's Johnsonburg Mill. Madeline hopes to become a Process Control Engineer in the Paper ...
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Wallace Layman, (@NCSU), has been awarded the TAPPI Corrugated Division Mitsubishi Scholarship

By Kristin Dixon posted 01-06-2021
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Wallace Layman , a sophomore at North Carolina State University (NCSU), has been awarded the TAPPI Corrugated Division Mitsubishi Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. He is on track to graduate in May 2024 with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Paper Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering. Having completed his first year in the paper program at NCSU, Layman maintained a 4.0 GPA and was an active member of the school’s TAPPI student chapter . Great job, Wallace! TAPPI is accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year through February 15, 2021. Apply now at www.tappi.org/scholarships #NCSU; #TAPPICorrugatedDivision; ...
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Congratulations to Brandon Sanchez, (@NCSU) for being awarded the John O. Telesca Engineering Scholarship

By Kristin Dixon posted 01-06-2021
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Congratulations to Brandon Sanchez , junior at North Carolina State University (@NCSU) for being awarded the John O. Telesca Engineering Scholarship from TAPPI’s Corrugated Packaging Division as well as a scholarship from the Process and Product Quality Division.   Brandon is completing a double major in Pulp Science Engineering and Chemical Engineering an active member of the NCSU TAPPI Student chapter. TAPPI is accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year through February 15, 2021. Apply now at www.tappi.org/scholarships   #NCSU; #TAPPICorrugatedDivision; #TAPPI #TAPPIScholarships #TAPPIP&PQ
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Congratulations to Martin Sanderson, the winner of Terry S. Paulson Memorial Scholarship

By Kristin Dixon posted 01-06-2021
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Congratulations to Martin Sanderson , the winner of Terry S. Paulson Memorial Scholarship awarded by TAPPI’s Corrugated Division. Martin is in the process of completing his degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Paper Science and Process Control at Miami University in Ohio. As part of his learning experience, Martin also participated in a process engineering co-op at Green Bay Packaging over the course of seven months. Great job, Martin! TAPPI is accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year through February 15, 2021. Apply now at www.tappi.org/scholarships #miamiuniversity #TAPPI #TAPPICorrugatedDivision #TAPPIScholarships ...
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Congratulations to these TAPPI's 2020 Scholarship Recipients - Jessica Tocco, Martin Sanderson, and Brandon Sanchez

By Kristin Dixon posted 12-02-2020
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Kudos to Jessica Tocco , the winner of the TAPPI Coating and Graphic Arts Division’s Robert W. Hagemeyer Scholarship for 2020! Jessica is a junior at Western Michigan University  (WMU) studying Paper and Chemical Engineering. She is a member of WMU's TAPPI Ts'ai Lun Student Chapter and currently serves on its board as the Special Event Director. Jessica is also a representative on the Student Sustainability Grant Allocations Committee and plays club and intramural sports. Congratulation Jessica! TAPPI is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. Apply now at www.tappi.org/scholarships   _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ...
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Congratulations to NCSU junior Matthew Klassa for being named as the 2020 recipient of the William L. Cullison Scholarship, TAPPI’s top scholarship.

By Kristin Dixon posted 11-04-2020
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Congratulations to NCSU junior @Matthew Klassa for being named as the 2020 recipient of the William L. Cullison Scholarship, TAPPI’s top scholarship. He is a dual degree student, majoring in Paper Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering with a minor in Cross-Disciplinary Leadership Studies. Matthew gained work experience in the industry with Domtar Paper at their Plymouth, NC facility and interned with International Paper in Newport, Ind. He is also a proud member of the NC State TAPPI student chapter , and serves as the chapter’s Programs Chair, handling company dinners and panels.  In addition to the Cullison Scholarship, Matthew was also ...
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Using Data Governance as the Backbone of Data Value

By Destiny Gardner posted 10-21-2020
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Want to learn the various aspects of data governance and its key viewpoints? Look no further. The  “Data Governance as the Backbone for Data Value” webinar held on Tuesday, October 27th 2PM – 3PM EST will cover how to ensure that the data you plan to use to make enterprise-level business decisions is reliable and complete. The ability for companies to gain access to the data they want to use is reliant on technology, but the larger opportunity is around putting good data governance practices into place.   Webinar attendance is free and open to everyone, but registration is required. Reserve your space today! Meet Presenter:  Mariana Sandin (TAPPI ...
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Tomorrow, Learn The Importance of Optimizing Water Use on Paper Machines

By Destiny Gardner posted 10-21-2020
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Are you looking to learn strategies to achieve higher water efficiency? Register today for TAPPI's free webinar “ Paper Machine Water Efficiency” webinar held on Thursday, October 22 nd 12PM – 1PM EST. This webinar will examine water use on paper machines and its importance through optimization.  Webinar attendance is free and open to everyone, but registration is required. Reserve your space today! Learning Outcomes Upon satisfactory completion of this seminar, participants should be able to: 1) Identify the value of water 2) Conceive methods to use water more efficiently Meet Presenter:   John Neun   Registered Professional ...
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Paper360 Better Together Podcast - Episode #1

By Janice Bottiglieri posted 10-07-2020
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Check out our new Podcast Series: Paper360 Better Together, a monthly series brought to you by Paper360. This episode features an interview with   Matt Ellhardt, Vice President, Global Sales, Fisher International.   Mr.Ellhardt shared his thoughts on the ripple effect the pandemic is having on the paper and tissue market, its impact on away from home (AFH), at home (AH), and communications paper products and how the industry is adapting to the work from home (WFH) shift. He talks about current market uncertainties, scenario planning, driving decisions using data, and also the role of the industry as an integral part of the circular economy and sustainably ...
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TAPPI PRESS AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Make Paper Products Stand Out; Strategic Use of Wet End Chemical Additives

By Kristin Dixon posted 09-14-2020
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Dr. Steven Keller is a Professor in the Department of Chemical, Paper and Biomedical Engineering at Miami University specializing in measurement and characterization of structural properties and the mathematical analyses of heterogeneities. He and his team have developed new methods for mapping thickness of fibrous structures, space-scale spectral analysis of formation for streak analysis, and methods for assessments of the manufacturing processes that contribute to the final material structure. Dr. Keller has been a member of TAPPI since 1991 serving on TAPPI’s Paper Physics Committee, Process Control Committee, Coating Fundamentals Committee, and Research ...
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TAPPI Offers 15% Discount on NPT2 eLearning Courses

By Shannon Warchalowsky posted 05-15-2020
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Now is a great time to take advantage of virtual learning with customizable eLearning courses. The National Network for Pulp & Paper Technology Training ( NPT2 ) comprehensive eLearning courses are designed to quickly and thoroughly train both new operators and new technical professionals. They can also fill technical gaps for experienced operators so they can better train new operators. These introductory/intermediate-level technical courses are comprehensive in content, and were designed by experienced educators who have taught this content to thousands of mill personnel in over 250 class sessions at 200+ mills and organizations.   Individuals can purchase ...
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Film Extrusion Manual, Third Edition Now Available from TAPPI Press

By Kristin Gokce posted 05-06-2020
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ATLANTA (May 6, 2020) –   A new stand-alone training resource is now available for professionals and operations personnel at all levels in the plastics film industry, including plastic film manufacturing, converting, equipment suppliers and polymer suppliers. Published by TAPPI Press,   Film Extrusion Manual, Third Edition   is the result of a three-year effort to update the 2005   Film Extrusion Manual, Second Edition.   This peer-reviewed manual is the culmination of more than 50 industry expert contributors and focuses on what is new and different in the film extrusion industry. The materials covered were selected from a combination of sources, ...
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Author Spotlight - Martin A. Hubbe

By Kristin Dixon posted 01-30-2020
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Martin A. Hubbe  is a professor and Buckman Distinguished Scientist at North Carolina State University, teaching and conducting research related to the colloidal chemistry of cellulosic materials, with a particular focus on papermaking wet-end chemistry. He has been a member of TAPPI since 1987. He is a TAPPI Fellow and currently serves on Paper and Board Division’s Paper Additives Committee.   Marty chairs TAPPI’s “Introduction to Wet End Chemistry” short course and is the co-editor of “ Advances in Papermaking Chemistry Wet End Application Technologies ”, a book that helps engineers working within our industry to use papermaking additives more effectively, ...
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Kraft Recovery Boilers, 3rd Edition is now available from TAPPI Press!

By Kristin Gokce posted 01-21-2020
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Have you heard? Kraft Recovery Boilers, 3 rd Edition is now available from TAPPI Press! This much-anticipated edition brings together the previous work and research of the past 20 years into a single, integrated, coherent portrayal of recovery boiler technology. Order your copy today!  https://www.tappi.org/krb3
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT R. Duane Smith

By Kristin Dixon posted 01-03-2020
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R. Duane Smith is a process manager-web handling and specialty winding at Davis-Standards, LLC, focusing on machine design and process development. Duane has been a member of TAPPI since 1977 and was named a TAPPI Fellow in 2011.   As a TAPPI member, Duane has served as Division Chair of TAPPI’s Finishing and Converting and PLACE Divisions, now the International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division, as well as chairing the division’s Winding and Awards Committees. He has also served as Conference and Technical Program Chair on several of TAPPI’s flexible packaging conferences and courses and participated as session chair for numerous conferences. ...
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Scott Rosencrance

By Kristin Dixon posted 12-09-2019
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Scott Rosencrance   is a Senior Manager at Kemira. He currently leads the Marketing and Technical applications organization for Pulping and Defoaming in the America’s. Scott used his broad business and technical skills as part of a senior management team to create a new state of the art R&D center for Kemira in Atlanta. The center has successfully combined fundamental research and commercial applications expertise into a best in class innovative product development facility. He has served as an adjunct assistant professor for the University of Minnesota’s Department of Bioscience Engineering, the Chemistry Advisory Board for Fairmont State University and ...
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Author Spotlight - Barry Morris

By Kristin Dixon posted 10-16-2019
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Barry Morris has 30 years of experience in the packaging industry, holding a variety of application development, R&D and new business development roles in DuPont's Ethylene Copolymer business. On April 1st he will become part of the new DOW company as DOW spins off from DOWDUPONT. He first became a member of TAPPI almost 30 years ago. He is the recipient of the International Flexible Packaging and Extrusion Division’s Technical Award and serves on the Division’s Products and Resources Team. Barry is a contributing author of several chapters in the new fifth edition of the “Extrusion Coating Manual” as well as the upcoming third edition ...
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Author Spotlight - Robert Moon

By Kristin Dixon posted 09-10-2019
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Robert J. Moon has been with USDA Forest Services for 14 years as a Materials Research Engineer concentrating in Cellulose Nanomaterials and engaging the international community of Universities, Research Institutions, and the industry in advancing research, development and deployment of Cellulose Nanomaterials. He has been a TAPPI member for more than 13 years and has served on several of the Nanotechnology Division’s committees. Robert is the current Chair of the Nanotechnology Division Council and a member on the Division’s Steering Committee, Technical Program Committee, Awards Committee, Research Committee, End-users/Products/ Applications Committee, Composite ...
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TAPPI Connect Introduce Yourself

By Kristin Dixon posted 08-08-2019
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One of the coolest things about this community is seeing you make connections with one another--it's incredible to watch relationships begin, grow, and change. Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we (both new members and established ones) take a little time to introduce ourselves. Share your name: Where you're from: How long you've been a TAPPI Member: How you take your coffee: Your favorite song to dance to:    I'll kick us off: I'm Kristin, the community manager of TAPPI Connect, stationed mostly in humid Valdosta, GA and partly at TAPPI HQ in sunny ...
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